Announced: 02/05/2012
CITY OF AUBURN
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
AUBURN, NY 13021
announces an open competitive examination
EXAMINATION #65-159
**** GAS UTILITIES MECHANIC ****
EXAMINATION DATE: April 24, 2010
LAST FILING DATE: March 24, 2010
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED
NO LATER THAN: March 24, 2010
Salary: $37,285 - $47,804
Minimum Qualifications:
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental or Civil Engineering or a related field, AND two years of experience with Landfill and gas operation projects. Experiences to include pump operations and repair.
OR
(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Associates degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental or Civil Engineering or a related field, AND four years of experience with Landfill and gas operation projects. Experiences to include pump operations and repair.
OR
(C) Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and AND six years of experience with Landfill and gas operation projects. Experiences to include pump operations and repair.
Vacancy: At present there is one vacancy exists in the City of Auburn. Vacancies will be filled with the resulting eligible list.
Residency Requirement: Candidates must be legal residents of Cayuga County or one of the contiguous counties (Oswego, Onondaga, Cortland, Tompkins, Seneca or Wayne) for at least one (1) month immediately preceding the date of the written examination. Preference in certification for appointment may be given to residents of the City of Auburn under section 23-4A of civil service law. Successful candidates who are selected for appointment shall be required to move into the City of Auburn per contract.
Application Fee: The fee of $15.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply. This must accompany your application.
- Send Check or Money Order payable to the CITY TREASURER
- Write the Exam Number on the Check or Money Order -
- DO NOT SEND CASH
*** PROOF OF EDUCATION MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION ***
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As no refunds will be made if your application is disapproved, be sure to check your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file for this exam only if you are clearly qualified.
Distinguishing Features of the Class:
Subjects of examination: A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas:
1. Operation, maintenance, and repair of pumps, motors, valves, mechanical and electrical equipment
These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of various types of mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, valves, electric motors, and similar types of equipment.
2. Reading and interpretation of plans and specifications
These questions test for the ability to read and interpret typical plans, layouts, diagrams, and technical specifications related to mechanical or electrical equipment and systems.
3. Inspection, operation, maintenance and repair of basic mechanical equipment
These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the inspection, operation, maintenance, and upkeep of basic mechanical equipment such as gears, shafts and bearings, power drives, and similar types of basic machinery and mechanical equipment.
4. Tools of the trade (mechanical)
These questions test for knowledge of the tools, instruments, and equipment typically used in the mechanical trades, including the proper and safe use of this equipment.
5. Practices and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant
These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices associated with the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants; and may include such areas as the objectives and purposes of wastewater treatment plant processes and techniques; proper use of treatment plant equipment; terminology associated with wastewater and wastewater treatment plants; conditions and situations encountered in wastewater treatment plants; plant safety and monitoring; and equipment and materials involved in wastewater treatment plant operations. Some questions may involve basic arithmetic calculations.
Calculators: Use of calculators is RECOMMENDED. Candidates are permitted to use quiet, hand-held, solar or battery powered calculators. Devices with typewriter keyboards, `Spell Checkers,' `Personal Digital Assistants,' `Address Books,' `Language Translators, `Dictionaries,' or any similar devices are prohibited.
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Background Investigation: Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which may include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment. Failure to meet the standards for the background check may result in disqualification.
Religious Observer: If you need special arrangements to take this Examination because you are a religious observer (for religious reasons you cannot be tested on the scheduled examination date), you must check Box 6-A on page 1 of the application. We will send you an admission notice with special arrangements for the time, date and place of your examination.
Special Accommodations: If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation in order to participate in the examination, check box 6-B on page 1 of the application. Then on or before the last filing date of the examination, you should describe the accommodations you need in a separate letter to the Auburn Civil Service Commission.
Military/Active Duty: A candidate who is approved to take this examination and who is serving on active duty on the date of this exam, may be eligible for a military make-up exam at a later date.
Veteran’s Credits: Veterans or Disabled Veterans who have served on active duty during creditable periods of war will be eligible for veteran's credits. The applications for veteran's credits are available in the Auburn Civil Service Office. All veterans credits applications must be notarized and accompanied by a certified copy of your DD-214. Both forms must be submitted to the Auburn Civil Service Office before the eligible list is established.
This written examination is being prepared and rated by the N.Y.S. Department of Civil Service in accordance with Section 23.2 of Civil Service Law. The provisions of N.Y.S. Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the rating of examinations will apply to this written test.
How to apply: You may obtain applications from the Auburn Civil Service Office at Memorial City Hall between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm. Applications also available at www.ci.auburn.ny.us under job opportunities. Return completed application, proof of education and payment to:
Auburn Civil Service Commission
Memorial City Hall
24 South Street
Auburn, NY 13021
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Time and Place of Examination: Approved candidates will be notified by mail regarding the time and place of the exam in Auburn. If notice of approval or disapproval is not received seven (7) days prior to the exam date, please notify the Auburn Civil Service Office
General Instructions and Information
1. Falsification of any part of the "Application for Examination" will result in disqualification.
2. Applicants must answer every question on the application and make sure it is complete in all respects. Incomplete applications will be disapproved.
3. Appointments from an eligible list must be made from the top three candidates willing to accept the appointment. The duration of the eligible list must be fixed for a minimum period of one (1) year and a maximum period of four (4) years.
4. It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Auburn Civil Service Office of any changes of name and/or address. No attempt will be made to locate candidates who have moved.
5. The passing grade for this examination is 70.0
6. If you are taking another civil service exam scheduled for the same day as this exam, please note this on your application. Include the exam number, title and the Civil Service agency that is holding the exam.
William A. Fulton
Secretary to the Commission
Auburn Civil Service Commission
John M. Brennan
John M. Camardo
John C. Hardy
An equal opportunity employer
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